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Mets and RHP Matt Harvey avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.625 million contract.

Harvey received a $500,000 raise in his final year of arbitration eligibility before hitting free agency next winter. The right-hander is coming off a rough 2017 campaign that saw him post a 6.70 ERA across 18 starts and one relief appearance. Jan 12 - 8:34 AM

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday that the club is inclined to keep Matt Harvey.

Harvey's name has circulated in rumors over the past 24 hours, with the Rangers and Orioles being mentioned most prominently, but Alderson said the club isn't ready to give up on him. "All I’m weighing right now are the opinions of Mickey Callaway and Dave Eiland," said Alderson. "And they don’t want to lose him." The Mets couldn't possibly sell any lower on Harvey and the health of the other members of the rotation remains a concern, so there's a strong argument to keep him around even if there's only a small chance he can show some of his old form. Tue, Dec 12, 2017 03:48:00 PM

Andy Martino of SNY TV reports that the Cubs "have shown some interest" in Matt Harvey.

Martino notes that it's "unclear how serious" the Cubs' interest is at this point. The Orioles and Rangers have also displayed interest in Harvey, but Newsday's Marc Carig and others have expressed doubt that the Mets will wind up trading the right-hander for fear of depleting their rotation depth. Harvey could potentially be the Cubs' backup plan for Alex Cobb, who looks to be their top pitching target at the moment. Mon, Dec 11, 2017 09:13:00 PM

Newsday's Marc Carig was told by a person with knowledge of the Mets' thinking that it's "doubtful" the team trades Matt Harvey.

There's been some early buzz at the Winter Meetings about the Mets discussing Harvey in trades, with the Orioles and Rangers being two teams to have inquired. However, Carig writes that the club is hesitant to move Harvey because they're "concerned about pitching depth after injuries wrecked the starting rotation last season." Harvey posted a 6.70 ERA in 18 starts and one relief appearance in 2017 after returning from thoracic outlet surgery and will be a free agent after the 2018 season. Mon, Dec 11, 2017 08:39:00 PM

Depth Charts

T.J. Rivera (elbow) expects to be cleared to begin throwing as soon as next month.

That would put him about five months removed from Tommy John surgery. The timeline for position players to return is faster than that of pitchers, but Rivera sees May as the most realistic goal at this time. He should contribute in a utility role whenever he's ready. Rivera owns a strong .304/.335/.445 batting line through 344 plate appearances in the majors.

According to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, the Mets could place David Wright on the 60-day disabled list as soon as February 14.

The move would clear a spot on the 40-man roster, which could come in handy as the Mets make some last-minute additions. Wright, 35, has undergone three surgeries in the past two years and has been limited to 75 games over the past three seasons. He hasn't resumed baseball activities and appears doubtful to contribute with the Mets this season. He's still owed $47 million through 2020, though the Mets hold an insurance policy which covers 75 percent of his salary. If it's determined that Wright is physically unable to return, it's possible there could be some sort of settlement with the insurance company. However, it doesn't appear that an official decision regarding possible retirement is in any way imminent.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday that Michael Conforto (shoulder) likely won't be ready until the beginning of May.

Conforto needed major surgery in early September after tearing the posterior capsule in his left shoulder on a swing. He was sporting terrific numbers at the time of the injury (.939 OPS, 27 HR, 68 RBI in 109 games) and the 24-year-old outfielder carries a good amount of fantasy intrigue into the 2018 campaign, but there is obviously some risk that his rehab won't shape up as smoothly as everyone is hoping. Jay Bruce, signed to a three-year, $39 million free agent deal last week, will open the season as the Mets' primary right fielder.